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How to get fromDumfries to Helmsleyby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Helmsley by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain train
    4h 22m
    £146–205

  2. Drive  139.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Helmsleycar car 139.8 mi
    2h 38m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    5h 47m
    £58–119

  4. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    8h 27m

Dumfries to Helmsley by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Helmsley, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Helmsley via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Northallerton in around 4h 22m.

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